Low Carb Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Satisfy your fast-food cravings with this irresistibly crispy, Low Carb Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are marinated in tangy pickle juice, coated in a flavorful almond flour and parmesan crust, and fried to golden perfection in coconut oil. All the indulgence of a classic chicken sandwich, but with a keto-friendly twist—this recipe swaps traditional buns for low-carb bread and keeps the carb count in check with creative breading alternatives. Ready in just over an hour, this mouthwatering sandwich is packed with bold spices like paprika, garlic, and onion powder, delivering a crave-worthy experience without the guilt. Top it with tangy dill pickles for the ultimate copycat meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or even meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 240 ml pickle juice
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 120 g almond flour
• 60 g parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 240 ml coconut oil
• 2 pieces low carb hamburger buns
• 4 slices dill pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.

Step 2

In a large bowl or zip-lock bag, combine pickle juice and chicken breasts. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg to create an egg wash.

Step 4

In a separate dish, mix almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 7

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, gently place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 10

Slice the low carb buns and toast them lightly, if desired.

Step 11

Assemble each sandwich by placing a fried chicken breast on the bottom half of the bun, followed by two pickle slices, and top with the other half of the bun.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Chick-fil-A style chicken sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4150.7

Total Fat 373.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 233.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 599.3mg	0%
Sodium 6227.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Protein 144.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1129.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1187.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.4%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 5.8%